World Almanac for Kids Online provides a balance of entertainment and information that will help to stimulate interest in further exploration. The various sections on topics such as inventions, countries, states, presidents, and religions contain high-interest facts in an accessible format. The sections on space and animals include more extensive depth of coverage, making them useful for simple research projects. Additional areas include a selection of online games, quizzes, and activities, as well as a U.S. history timeline. While the lack of a search feature and the limited depth of content compromises the effectiveness of World Almanac for Kids Online for serious research, it is an outstanding site for getting kids excited about learning.